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The Machine That Changed the World: The Story of Lean Production Toyota's Secret Weapon in the Global Car Wars That Is Now Rev,New
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The classic, nationally bestselling book that first articulated the principles of lean production, with a new foreword and afterword by the authors.When The Machine That Changed the World was first published in 1990, Toyota was half the size of General Motors. Twenty years later Toyota passed GM as the worlds largest auto maker. This management classic was the first book to reveal Toyotas lean production system that is the basis for its enduring success.Authors Womack, Jones, and Roos provided a comprehensive description of the entire lean system. They exhaustively documented its advantages over the mass production model pioneered by General Motors and predicted that lean production would eventually triumph. Indeed, they argued that it would triumph not just in manufacturing but in every valuecreating activity from health care to retail to distribution.Today The Machine That Changed the World provides enduring and essential guidance to managers and leaders in every industry seeking to transform traditional enterprises into exemplars of lean success.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Machine That Changed the World' about? A: 'The Machine That Changed the World' is a management book that explains the principles of lean production, focusing on Toyota's successful production methods that challenged traditional mass production models.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by James P. Womack, Daniel T. Jones, and Daniel Roos.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition was published on March 13, 2007.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 352 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in lean management? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible manner, making it suitable for both beginners and experienced professionals interested in lean management principles.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the advantages of lean production over mass production, and its applications across various industries beyond manufacturing.
- Q: Does the book provide practical examples of lean production? A: Yes, the authors provide numerous real-world examples and case studies that illustrate the implementation of lean practices.
- Q: Can this book help in industries other than automotive? A: Absolutely, the principles of lean production discussed in the book can be applied to various sectors, including healthcare, retail, and distribution.
- Q: What makes this book a classic in management literature? A: This book is considered a classic because it was one of the first to articulate lean production principles, influencing countless managers and organizations worldwide.